Faulkner University dedicates College of Health Sciences building

Faulkner University College of Health Sciences Building – Photo from Faulkner University

Faulkner University is celebrating the completion of construction on its new College of Health Sciences building.

This morning’s dedication ceremony marked the finalization of construction made possible by donors who contributed nearly $19 million for the project.

“It is my distinct honor and privilege to hereby dedicate this College of Health Sciences building to the glory of God and to serve people,” Faulkner University President Mitch Henry said. “This building has two primary purposes: to provide healthcare education and to offer free, student-assisted clinical therapy through our Faulkner University Center for Therapy and Research. To date, our clinic has provided over 39,000 free appointments.”

The College of Health Sciences traces its origins to a vision from former Faulkner President Mike Williams and his wife, Lisa, whose son was diagnosed with autism. The Williams family reached out to Texas Tech University’s Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research for help in establishing a similar center in Montgomery. In 2017, Williams announced plans to create an autism center on campus, laying the foundation for what would later become the College of Health Sciences.

Faulkner University President Mitch Henry at College of Health Sciences building dedication, Friday, February 28, 2025 – Photo from Faulkner University

The college offers programs in nursing, speech-language pathology, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy and online Ph.D. and Doctor of Health Sciences degrees.

The College of Health Sciences building is on Atlanta Highway at the former Montgomery East Plaza Shopping Center. Construction began in 2020 and was finished in September.